Music List

Repertoire for expecting mothers

When Zoltán Kodály, the Hungarian composer, pedagogue and philosopher was asked at a conference, “when should the musical education of a child start?”, his answer was:

“Nine months before the birth”

Compilation of Music to listen to:

Baroque music

• A. Vivaldi Four Seasons for violin and string orchestra
• J.S. Bach Double Concerto for two violins and strings with continuo

Classical

• Anything by W.A. Mozart.
  • Strongly recommended: Symphony Concertante for violin and viola and chamber orchestra
  • Also strongly recommended: The Magic Flute, Opera

Twentieth Century music

• I.Stravinski: Petruschka
• I.Stravinski: The Rite of Spring
• B.Bartók: Concerto for orchestra

Jazz

• Anything from Oscar Peterson
• Anything from the King’s Singers

The list could go on but you will find your own taste after listening for a while to the above. Try to sit quietly in a chair, with your hand on your stomach while listening. You will feel your baby reacting to certain types of music. It is not only educative, it is also huge fun for both of you!